Hawaii Quarantine Laws and Procedures

Traveling from Hawaii with a pet? Find out what you need to know here.

Why is it so hard to bring a pet to Hawaii?

Hawaii is the only rabies-free state in the U.S.A. Our animal quarantine laws are designed to protect residents and pets from the serious (and often fatal) health risks associated with the spread of the rabies virus.

The Quarantine Office recommends that you contact them by email instead of phone. Many of your questions can by answered by reading all the information provided on the website first.